"Wuji, what is the reason for Empress De Concubine? Why are you trying to save everyone?"

At Weishui Wharf, Gao Shilian was muttering with Changsun Wuji a little unhappy.

On such occasions today, if the ministers in the court like this are not allowed to say goodbye, it is not impossible.

In Gao Shilian's opinion, being able to come here was considered as giving Concubine De's face.

Now she asked Li Shimin to drive everyone away and report the matter alone.

This made everyone feel a little uncomfortable.

Is there any kind of thing to say, just say it privately during the Summer Palace?

Why do you have to do this at this time and on this occasion?

"I also find it a bit strange. Logically speaking, Concubine De has always been very steady in doing things. She rarely hears news about her in the court, and she rarely gets involved in various things in the harem."

Changsun Wuji was also a little confused about the situation.

Normally, there shouldn't be such a link.

But now that there is one, it means that what Concubine De wants to say should be a very special and important thing.

Especially, it was so important that before leaving Chang'an City, she didn't even think about whether to explain it to Li Shimin.

For some reason, Changsun Wuji felt a little more worried.

The situation in Chang'an City will not have any changes due to Concubine De's departure, right?

"This time, Empress De Fei went to the West, and His Majesty first tried to keep it, but when he couldn't help it, he gave strong support. Whether it was personnel or material things, he was prepared very well. Such a force could definitely allow Empress De Fei and Li You to gain a better foothold there.

Could it be that because of feeling this kind of favor, Concubine De told Your Majesty the secret of the treasure? Or what important wealth did the Yin family leave behind back then?"

Gao Shilian felt that this was the only way to explain, and what was happening now made sense.

"The Yin family was confiscated once, so they probably didn't have any wealth left? If there was, the last time Li You left Chang'an City, Empress De should have secretly told Li You about this secret."

Changsun Wuji obviously disagrees with Gao Shilian's explanation.

"That's hard to say! What was happening to Li You at that time? How many pairs of eyes were staring at him? Even if Concubine De had this idea, she wouldn't have that courage."

"Forget it, don't worry about it so much. Look at what happened to His Majesty when he turned around, and you can probably guess what Concubine De was talking about."

"That's true!"

...

"Your Majesty, what I want to say is of great importance. You must stay calm later, so as not to let the ministers around you feel strange."

After looking around, they felt that they could not hear the sound of their speech. Concubine De gritted her teeth and said a gentle sentence.

"I haven't experienced anything for so many years, tell me!"

Li Shimin was as stubborn as ever, but he unconsciously took a deep breath.

Obviously, he also realized that the secret that Concubine De would tell him when she finally left the Tang Dynasty was definitely not a trivial matter.

"Then I'll say it!"

Concubine De looked around again, especially in the direction of Changsun Wuji for a second or two.

"Tell me!"

"At that time, Your Majesty fought outside the country for the Tang Dynasty, and he fought all year round and rarely stayed in Chang'an City. I stayed in the Qin Palace with all my sisters, and I have always been worried about Your Majesty's safety."

Everyone thinks that Gao Ming was born one hour earlier than Kuan'er and was His Majesty's well-deserved eldest son. In fact, this is not the case. Kuan'er is His Majesty's eldest son, and Gao Ming is just the second son."

?As soon as Concubine De said this, Li Shimin's face changed!

"Impossible. If this is the case, how could I not hear any bloody news?"

"Your Majesty, you were fighting outside at that time, and the matters of the Qin Prince's Mansion were entrusted to Changsun Sikong to deal with. Isn't it easy to hide the news from a concubine?

Actually, Your Majesty, think about it. By the time you come back, Kuan'er's mother had already passed away. The maids and mothers around her would either disappear or go back to their hometowns. None of them would continue to stay.

This is not a normal phenomenon? If your Majesty arranges someone to investigate again, you will find that all the maids and mothers died unexpectedly later."

After telling the big secret, Concubine De's emotions stabilized.

No matter whether it is a blessing or a disaster, I can't take it back anyway.

"All died unexpectedly?"

"That's right! A few years later, Kuan'er was adopted by His Highness the King of Chu at that time. When this matter was no longer so sensitive, I secretly arranged someone to investigate and found that all the people had passed away unexpectedly. Your Majesty, do you think this is a coincidence?"

"Why haven't you told me about this for so many years, but you're going to tell me again today?"

Li Shimin's face was very complicated.

Although he had not investigated it yet, he believed that Concubine De was telling the truth with directness.

The eldest son and the eldest son are completely different.

It is a fact that people born in illegitimate have no status.

But if the eldest son is born, the situation will be different.

Moreover, if Li Kuan was the eldest son, there was a high probability that he would not be adopted by Li Zhiyun back then, but would choose from other sons.

Of course, I would definitely not choose Li Chengqian, and Li Kuan would not pose any particular threat to Li Chengqian's position as crown prince.

However, Li Chengqian's position as crown prince was abolished.

At this time, if Li Kuan was the eldest son, he would have a certain degree of competitiveness compared with other legitimate sons.

There will actually be some controversy about who will be appointed as the crown prince.

At least if someone proposes to make Li Kuan the crown prince, there will definitely be some people supporting him.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin's face changed again.

"Your Majesty, Your Highness, the King of Chu, has made a lot of contributions to the Tang Dynasty over the years. Now that your Majesty is in power, there is naturally no problem. But if you wait a hundred years later, it is hard to say whether the emperor will still tolerate a prince with a high position and a wealthy country.

His Highness the King of Chu was a life-saving grace for Li You, and King Gang of Qi was able to do this with his help. I am not the kind of person who is heartless and does not know how to repay his kindness.

Today I tell Your Majesty this secret, I hope you can think more about his future when it comes to your affairs about the King of Chu."

Concubine De's words left Li Shimin with nothing to say.

Although he really wanted to say that Li Zhi was a kind prince and had a very good relationship with Li Kuan.

But once the throne is involved, no relationship is of good use.

He also has no confidence that the two brothers will be able to live in harmony in the future as they are now.

"I know this!"

At this moment, what can Li Shimin say?

He couldn't say anything.

On the one hand, he still needs time to investigate.

Even if he had already believed what Concubine De said in his heart, he still needed to investigate again.

On the other hand, even if Concubine De was talking about this matter, he had not yet figured out what to do?

Are you punished Changsun Wuji?

What's the point?

Things will be in a big way then, how will it end?

Gao Ming is no longer the prince. He can’t destroy Li Zhi anymore, right?

Isn't this slap yourself in the face?

"Your Majesty, I am ready to board the ship. Please take care of yourself."

After saying that, Concubine De didn't want to continue staying on the dock.

"Bon Voyage!"

What should be said to keep me has been said long ago.

At this time, it doesn't make any sense.

...

"Prince, Concubine De deliberately put everyone away. Could there be anything special to explain to His Majesty?"

Among the people who bid farewell, Li Kuan and Wu Meiniang were naturally among them.

"It must be something that is inconvenient to hear."

A picture flashed through Li Kuan's mind quickly.

When Concubine De asked her to find a way to save Li You in the Daming Palace, she also told herself a big secret.

It is precisely because of this secret that he has a deeper understanding of the relationship between the Chu Prince's Mansion and the Changsun Family.

If Concubine De told Li Shimin today, this is also the case...

"Prince, will Concubine De mention that matter to His Majesty?"
To be continued...